Maribeth Bossbaly, VMD

Pawprints to Heaven

Letters to a Veterinarian

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Pawprints to Heaven is a testament to the love and friendship that pets give to us, unconditionally and faithfully. It is my pleasure and privilege to share these words with you, so that they may provide you with comfort and peace in your time of need.

This book is dedicated to my patients, whom I have treated and loved. Through my efforts, I hope I have provided them with a better quality of life during their illnesses. For many, I hope I have given them peace in those final moments. They have taught me to love with lightheartedness and have provided such joy in my life.

I am also grateful to their owners, who have graciously shared their deepest expressions of love for their pets and have provided me the wonderful opportunity to compile them in this memoir.

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About the Author

     

Dr. Maribeth Bossbaly resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with her husband of 38 years, José, and their two dogs: Chaz, a Golden Retriever, and Ollie, a Cavipoo. They have three grown children and two grandchildren.

Dr. Bossbaly obtained her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from Quinnipiac University in 1982. She went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1988 with magna cum laude honors. After graduation, she completed a one–year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Additionally, she completed one year in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, followed by a two–year residency in Cardiology at the University of Pennsylvania, before passing the ACVIM credentialing examination to obtain her Diplomate status as a board–certified cardiologist.

She opened her own consulting practice, Heartsound Consultants, in 1992. In 2011, she became a partner with the Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, which was acquired in 2015 by BluePearl Veterinary Partners. Dr. Bossbaly has been practicing veterinary cardiology for 30 years.

In her spare time, Dr. Bossbaly enjoys practicing yoga, being outdoors, hiking various national parks, sailing, and traveling abroad, especially to Spain, where her husband’s family lives. She is part of the Best Friends Emergency Response Team and has traveled to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, to volunteer her expertise. She also traveled to Houston, Texas, to volunteer during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Her Golden Retriever, Chaz, is a certified therapy dog through Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc. Together, they have visited many community centers and schools in Bucks County.

Dr. Bossbaly is a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, and The American Heartworm Society. She is also Reiki I certified and completed a Pet Loss Specialist Course in the fall of 2024.

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Email: pawprints2heaven@gmail.com